The wines of Valais

Valais is the main wine growing area in Switzerland. With a dry, warm climate, much sun and wide soil diversity, our wines gain complex and original characters.

With 5,042 hectares and over 50 varieties of grapes, our county produces 40% of Switzerland's wine. The countryside is packed with vines. Small pieces of land and terraces are more common than large areas held by one owner, which makes the wine maker's task more difficult.

Main varieties

Vignes

White wines

  • Fendant (Chasselas)
  • Johannisberg (Sylvaner)
  • Petite Arvine
  • Chardonnay,
  • Malvoisie (Pinot Gris)
  • Amigne,
  • Muscat,
  • Ermitage (Marsanne blanche)
  • Humagne blanche
  • Païen, also known as Heida

AOC wines from Valais

Red wines

  • Pinot noir
  • Gamay (sometimes combined with Pinot noir to create Dôle)
  • Humagne rouge
  • Syrah
  • Cornalin
  • Diolinoir

 

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